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MT5 User Guide

MT5 User Guide

The MT5 User Guide cover the key differences between a standard IG account and an MT5 account. They include guidance on managing your account, funding, automated trading and how execution on MT5 differs from IG's platforms.
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What do the MT5 User Guide cover?

The guide cover the following topics:

  • What is MetaTrader 5? — An overview of the MT5 platform and how to download it for Windows and Mac.

  • Your MT5 account — How to set up your account and manage it via the account dashboard.

  • How to fund your account — Steps to deposit, withdraw and transfer funds, and how to view your account history and statements.

  • Currency restrictions — The supported currencies for MT5 accounts, and what happens if your default account is in an unsupported currency.

  • Automated trading — How Expert Advisors (EAs) and scripts work, and important considerations before use.

  • Execution differences — How order execution, leverage, margin requirements and the close-out process differ from IG's platforms.

  • Tradable instruments, market hours and spreads — Available markets on MT5 and how spreads may differ.

  • Resetting your MT5 password — How to reset your password via the account dashboard or by contacting our helpdesk.

  • Glossary of trading terms — MT5 terminology mapped to the equivalent IG terms.


Where can I access the MT5 User Guide?

Select the guide for your account type below:

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